Car occupant (driver) injured in oth transport acc, subs

This code signifies that a driver or passenger of a car sustained injuries in a transport accident other than a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. This could include incidents like a car hitting a fixed object, overturning, or catching fire.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a car occupant is being treated for injuries sustained in a non-collision transport accident. This applies to visits for wound care, fracture follow-up, physical therapy, or medication management related to the initial injury. It is appropriate after the acute phase of treatment has concluded.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was a car occupant and the accident involved a "specified transport accident" other than a collision.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) first, followed by this external cause code.